Google prepares 3D avatars, Remy tutor for Gemini

Google is shifting Gemini from a passive chatbot to an "agentic" assistant that represents users and actively guides their learning, a clear attempt to lock in the consumer and education markets.

• –3D Avatars allow users to create a photorealistic digital likeness from a simple scan, which can be inserted into AI-generated imagery and video using "@me" prompts.
• –Remy transforms Gemini into a proactive tutor with "Guided Learning" that helps students solve problems step-by-step rather than just providing answers.
• –The updates represent a strategic move into "Personal Intelligence," using source grounding and deep research to address hallucinations in academic and professional use cases.
• –Integration with Google Meet and Classroom signals a push to make Gemini an essential tool for identity, communication, and education.
• –These features put immediate pressure on specialized AI education startups and competitors like Apple’s Personas and Microsoft’s growing MAI ecosystem.